Celebrating Kid City's Quince
On Saturday November 4, 2023, I attended my first Kid City fundraising event as an intern. It was my first time meeting the people who support, work, volunteer, and are involved in this program.
Read more2023 College 4 All Advocacy Day Recap
For the first time since 2019, the College 4 ALL Coalition embarked on an Advocacy Day
Sep 8, 2023
For the first time since 2019, the College4ALL Coalition embarked on an Advocacy Day, where students, teachers, and community leaders came together in Sacramento to advocate for food security for students, streamlining transfer student procedures, limit willful defiance suspensions, and more.
Written by: Yamileth Lares, Kid City Hope Place
Read moreThe Clean and Green Dream: Internship experience at LACI By Erick Hernandez
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Learn More about LACI on their website: Los Angeles Cleanteach Incubator and read about Erick's experience with LACI!
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Although college is often credited as one of the most influential factors in a young person’s life, internships don’t receive nearly as much credit as they should for the value they carry. Internships allow students to discover their passions, gain field experience, and create networking connections for future job opportunities.Christopher's Advice for Class of 2022
 You should all be proud that you have made it this far. In this age of uncertainty, you have continued to push through and are now taking the step to move up towards the next stage in your career. In preparation for the upcoming opportunities and experiences, I offer my own advice, which I hope can help you all in one way or another. These are… |
I’m Getting College Acceptances, Now What?
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To the class of 2022, we are so immensely proud of you! Every single one of you were able to get through the trial and tribulations of applying to college -during pandemic! Another senior class defining newer and higher standards. Now that you are all done with college applications, you will soon be choosing a college! |
Ordinary Hope in Extraordinary Times: Tips for First-time Online College Students
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Splash of LA -- here, there, everywhere!
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Just as in 2020, Kid City Splash of LA Coordinator Angelita Sanchez went all out to provide Kid City students, siblings, and families, with a day of fun the week before starting school. Karen Villasano, with help from her sister Alejandra, put together 50 "Splash Bags" filled with water toys, snacks, and art supplies. Instagram challenges included a chalk art contest! |
Join us for Ultreya!
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Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP here! We welcome gifts of any amount to recognize honorees and fellows here! And, if you would like to sponsor, please click here. More to come soon about this year's incredible honorees, and the first cohort ever of Ultreya fellows! |
WHAT DOES CTLA MEAN TO ME?
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This month we celebrate one year of Community Teachers of Los Angeles! CTLA is a support system for aspiring and current teachers and educators who seek to provide a socially just, transformative, and community-centered education and led by Kid City Alumni. Alumna and intern, Kimberly Sanchez writes about what CTLA means to her and her endeavors of being a teacher! |
